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... 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using your Reference Guide 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Using online help 3 Getting technical support 4 Finding your model and serial number 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 7 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and...
... 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using your Reference Guide 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Using online help 3 Getting technical support 4 Finding your model and serial number 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 7 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and...
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... and DVDs 41 Using Windows Media Center 42 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 43 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer . . . 45 Introduction to Networking 46 Using a router 46 Creating an Ethernet network 48 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 48 Making sure your broadband connection works 48 Naming the computers and the workgroup . . . 48 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 49 Setting up an Ethernet network 50 Testing your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Sharing drives and printers 52 Using the network 54...
... and DVDs 41 Using Windows Media Center 42 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 43 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer . . . 45 Introduction to Networking 46 Using a router 46 Creating an Ethernet network 48 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 48 Making sure your broadband connection works 48 Naming the computers and the workgroup . . . 48 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 49 Setting up an Ethernet network 50 Testing your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Sharing drives and printers 52 Using the network 54...
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... a screen saver 62 Using an extended desktop 63 Using a second monitor 63 Viewing the display on a television 64 Modifying television settings 66 Changing the mouse settings 66 Adding and modifying user accounts 67 Changing power-saving settings 68 Changing the power scheme 68 Changing advanced power settings 69 Activating and using Hibernate mode 70 Installing an uninterruptible power supply . . . . 71 Chapter 7: Protecting Your Computer . . . . 73 Hardware security 74 Kensington lock slot 74 Data security 74 About startup and hard drive passwords...
... a screen saver 62 Using an extended desktop 63 Using a second monitor 63 Viewing the display on a television 64 Modifying television settings 66 Changing the mouse settings 66 Adding and modifying user accounts 67 Changing power-saving settings 68 Changing the power scheme 68 Changing advanced power settings 69 Activating and using Hibernate mode 70 Installing an uninterruptible power supply . . . . 71 Chapter 7: Protecting Your Computer . . . . 73 Hardware security 74 Kensington lock slot 74 Data security 74 About startup and hard drive passwords...
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... a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service provider-a company that displays information from the Internet. For more information, see "Using the World Wide Web" on page 21. • An e-mail program-a program that connects your computer to other computers can access this network by connecting your computer to purchase an Ethernet card, visit the Accessory Store at www.emachines.com...
... a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service provider-a company that displays information from the Internet. For more information, see "Using the World Wide Web" on page 21. • An e-mail program-a program that connects your computer to other computers can access this network by connecting your computer to purchase an Ethernet card, visit the Accessory Store at www.emachines.com...
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Dial-up Internet connections are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on a Web page called links or hyperlinks. Cable and DSL modems, a connection known as broadband, use your Internet account Help For general information about using the Web browser features, click Help in the menu bar. Accessing your Internet connection. Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that...
Dial-up Internet connections are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on a Web page called links or hyperlinks. Cable and DSL modems, a connection known as broadband, use your Internet account Help For general information about using the Web browser features, click Help in the menu bar. Accessing your Internet connection. Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that...
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... downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site to your computer, and displays the page on the site that you requested. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to run or install ...information, see "Working with files and folders" on page 9. 4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing ...
... downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site to your computer, and displays the page on the site that you requested. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to run or install ...information, see "Working with files and folders" on page 9. 4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing ...
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The Control Panel window opens. 2 If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. The Fax Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click the Devices tab, then click Properties. Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you can set up to send at ten minute intervals. The Fax Console opens. 2 Click Outbox, then right-click the fax you have set up...
The Control Panel window opens. 2 If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. The Fax Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click the Devices tab, then click Properties. Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you can set up to send at ten minute intervals. The Fax Console opens. 2 Click Outbox, then right-click the fax you have set up...
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... satellite service provider. To manually update the Media Center Program Guide: 1 Before starting Media Center, make sure that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Press the Start button on occasion, you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. www.emachines.com Button(s) Transport buttons Navigation buttons Functions Let you first use the Media Center remote control: 1 Press the Start starts. However, on the remote control. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. Media Center downloads the Program Guide updates...
... satellite service provider. To manually update the Media Center Program Guide: 1 Before starting Media Center, make sure that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Press the Start button on occasion, you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. www.emachines.com Button(s) Transport buttons Navigation buttons Functions Let you first use the Media Center remote control: 1 Press the Start starts. However, on the remote control. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. Media Center downloads the Program Guide updates...
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.... Ethernet is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Using a router The most common way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access...
.... Ethernet is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Using a router The most common way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access...
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... working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for instructions on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the connection is working , contact your Control Panel is listed. To identify this computer on installing the card and any computer name on your computer is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 4 Click Change. Making sure your current setup...
... working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for instructions on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the connection is working , contact your Control Panel is listed. To identify this computer on installing the card and any computer name on your computer is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 4 Click Change. Making sure your current setup...
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.... Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up TCP/IP on them, you access the Internet connection from any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Plug the other end of a router. The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. Configuring your router After you have named your computers and set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector...
.... Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up TCP/IP on them, you access the Internet connection from any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Plug the other end of a router. The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. Configuring your router After you have named your computers and set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector...
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... Internet: • Run the New Connection Wizard (for more information, see "Setting up , log onto one of that you can share your printer to the network. If you can access them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Compare the status lights on your network. Follow the instructions...
... Internet: • Run the New Connection Wizard (for more information, see "Setting up , log onto one of that you can share your printer to the network. If you can access them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Compare the status lights on your network. Follow the instructions...
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... files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on page 52. • Connect your printer to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your access point. • Use a printer that has built-in wireless networking. • Use a wireless print server. 55 For information...
... files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on page 52. • Connect your printer to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your access point. • Use a printer that has built-in wireless networking. • Use a wireless print server. 55 For information...
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... button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you will change before dragging the slider. 5 Click OK, then click Yes. 59 You can decrease the resolution to make reading the display easier. The Control Panel window opens. Tip If you have multiple monitors connected, click to fit more information about adjusting screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Single-monitor...
... button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you will change before dragging the slider. 5 Click OK, then click Yes. 59 You can decrease the resolution to make reading the display easier. The Control Panel window opens. Tip If you have multiple monitors connected, click to fit more information about adjusting screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Single-monitor...
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... accommodate additional windows. Type multiple monitors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 5 You can open windows in this monitor. 4 Click Apply. You can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on the desktop, then click Properties. www.emachines.com Using an extended desktop If your computer supports dual monitors (it must have two video connections), you can use a second monitor to...
... accommodate additional windows. Type multiple monitors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 5 You can open windows in this monitor. 4 Click Apply. You can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on the desktop, then click Properties. www.emachines.com Using an extended desktop If your computer supports dual monitors (it must have two video connections), you can use a second monitor to...
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... display on a television: 1 With your computer. Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn on external video by default, connect the television (or other end of the cable to the Video in this section are for its driver. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by copyright protection software. DVD...
... display on a television: 1 With your computer. Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn on external video by default, connect the television (or other end of the cable to the Video in this section are for its driver. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by copyright protection software. DVD...
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... and Other Hardware. 66 You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. The TV Properties dialog box opens. 2 Modify the settings, then click OK. The Control Panel window opens. Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Important If the Enable TV and TV buttons are grayed out, your mouse settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is turned on and connected correctly. Make sure...
... and Other Hardware. 66 You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. The TV Properties dialog box opens. 2 Modify the settings, then click OK. The Control Panel window opens. Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Important If the Enable TV and TV buttons are grayed out, your mouse settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is turned on and connected correctly. Make sure...
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... 7 adding shortcuts 7 adjusting settings 58 changing background 61 changing color depth 58 changing color scheme 60 changing number of colors 58 extended 63 selecting screen saver 62 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 49 disconnecting from Internet 21 display changing resolution 59 properties 63, 64 using screen saver 62 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 17 saving 16 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network...
... 7 adding shortcuts 7 adjusting settings 58 changing background 61 changing color depth 58 changing color scheme 60 changing number of colors 58 extended 63 selecting screen saver 62 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 49 disconnecting from Internet 21 display changing resolution 59 properties 63, 64 using screen saver 62 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 17 saving 16 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network...
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...-sharing 53 viewing list 9 G Gigabit Ethernet 46 H help online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 3 starting 2 Hibernate mode 70 hyperlinks 21 I i.Link port 38 IEEE 1394 port 38 installing Fax 24 Internet account 21 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 requirements to access 20 using 20 Internet service provider (ISP) 20 connecting to 21 disconnecting from 21 setting up account 21 IP address entering 49 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard shortcuts 18...
...-sharing 53 viewing list 9 G Gigabit Ethernet 46 H help online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 3 starting 2 Hibernate mode 70 hyperlinks 21 I i.Link port 38 IEEE 1394 port 38 installing Fax 24 Internet account 21 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 requirements to access 20 using 20 Internet service provider (ISP) 20 connecting to 21 disconnecting from 21 setting up account 21 IP address entering 49 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard shortcuts 18...
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... image fax 28 setting up fax cover page template 26 television playing DVD on 64 TV out jack 64 viewing display on 64 testing network 52 title bar 8 transferring files from Internet 22 video to computer 38 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 71 un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updates security 81 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 77 UPS 71 user accounts adding in Windows XP 67 switching in Windows XP 67 V VGA port...
... image fax 28 setting up fax cover page template 26 television playing DVD on 64 TV out jack 64 viewing display on 64 testing network 52 title bar 8 transferring files from Internet 22 video to computer 38 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 71 un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updates security 81 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 77 UPS 71 user accounts adding in Windows XP 67 switching in Windows XP 67 V VGA port...